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Learning Management Systems (LMS) stories - Page 4

Learning Management Systems help human resources professionals manage learning within their employee base, while guiding employees through educational courses, training programs, materials or learning and development programs. The software helps administer, document, track, report, and automate the delivery of coursework.
Microsoft

Windows 10, Office 365 and Minecraft at the heart of Microsoft's education push

Tue, 19th Apr 2016
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The updates include new experiences for Windows 10, an education edition of Minecraft, the launch of Classroom and Forms, and LMS integration.
Thinking

Blackboard expands virtual classroom offerings with new partnership

Tue, 1st Mar 2016
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Blackboard has partnered up with Skytap to provide cloud-based, on-demand virtual training labs via Blackboard Learn, the company's flagship LMS.
Business partner programme

IBM rolls out redesigned PartnerWorld programme

Thu, 18th Feb 2016
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IBM's partner programme has been redesigned to help IBM Business Partners deliver higher value to organisations in the cloud and cognitive era.
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Blackboard rolls out two new SaaS offerings

Tue, 26th Jan 2016
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Blackboard introduces new SaaS options for its Learning Management System, giving customers more control and flexibility.
Innovation

Tertiary institutions need IT and innovation to stay relevant

Wed, 13th Jan 2016
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Higher education institutions must invest in understanding how learning is changing to stand out, according to a report by Ovum.
Student workflow

Blackboard and Sharp: Teaming up to enhance student workflows

Thu, 10th Dec 2015
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education, learning & training
Sharp and Blackboard are partnering to streamline student assignment workflows with Sharp's multifunctional printers integrating directly into Blackboard Learn.
Flash

Online flashcards - the benefits

Fri, 20th Nov 2015
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Embracing the digital classroom, students find quick, effective learning in online flashcards, now boosting memory with on-the-go access.
Online education

Moodle begins new phase of development

Tue, 17th Nov 2015
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Moodle has released version three of its open source learning platform, and says this represents a new phase of development for the company.
Education

Paving the way for the next generation of learning

Wed, 4th Nov 2015
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Technology can improve the assessment process, providing continuous data-driven insights that improve learning outcomes says Cognizant.
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Governments are investing more in education technology

Fri, 23rd Oct 2015
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There is a direct correlation between investments into education and a country's prosperity, according to Transparency Market Research.
Data

How your school can manage student and teacher data

Wed, 7th Oct 2015
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Schools must develop efficient policies around how student and teacher data is managed, according to the Ministry of Education.
Education tech

Maple T.A. upgrade to benefit educators and students

Wed, 30th Sep 2015
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education, learning & training
Maplesoft's Maple T.A. enhances integration, supporting educators with seamless LMS connectivity in STEM courses.
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Ed tech market grows, thanks to ongoing innovations

Tue, 8th Sep 2015
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The education technology and smart classrooms market is set to reach $93 billion by 2020, driven by education hardware and software innovations.
Learn

A look into the billion dollar Ed Tech market

Tue, 25th Aug 2015
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The Ed Tech and smart classrooms market is expected to grow from $43.27 billion in 2015 to $93.79 billion by 2020.
Elearning

eCoach: Making eLearning accessible for students

Mon, 24th Aug 2015
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education, learning & training
Futura Group has launched an eCoach Course Builder - a cloud-based platform that provides secondary school teachers with tools to build online courses.
Univeristy of auckland canvas

University of Auckland selects new learning management platform

Tue, 11th Aug 2015
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The Univ. of Auckland has modernised its digital learning by adopting Instructure's Canvas platform, enhancing the experience for 40k students.
Change

Massive change taking place in education technology market

Thu, 23rd Jul 2015
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Teachers and students are using technology to connect and learn together, with the global ed tech market set to grow to $59.9bn by 2018.
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Blackboard invests in learning analytics with latest acquisition

Mon, 13th Jul 2015
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education, learning & training
Blackboard invests in learning analytics solutions, acquiring X-Ray Analytics to help instructors meet students' needs.
Cloud education

Moodle launches cloud-hosting offering

Thu, 9th Jul 2015
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Moodle unveils MoodleCloud, a cost-free, cloud-based service crafted to aid educators in effortlessly setting up online learning spaces.
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Educators, don't get left behind in the digital age

Thu, 11th Jun 2015
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mobile apps
More schools in New Zealand are investing in technology for virtual learning environments and mobile learning.